http://ayende.comAyende @ RahienCopyright (C) Ayende Rahien 2004 - 2021 (c) 202660Take care of yourself, man. I took a vacation for similar reasons. You'll remember I was at the Vancouver ALT.Net. I spent the next week being a tourist and pretty much not touching the computer. I couldn't really bear the thought of looking at code. Then I came back from vacation, burned out again and got sick. It's easy to do when your job is your main hobby and your main hobby is your job. After a bit of soul-searching I realized I could make some changes to find a healthier balance in my life. So the good news is that I am quitting and have accepted a position at Google starting in September. In addition to the change of scenery and the cool new people and experiences I'm sure await me there, one of the big things for me is that I'm going to be moving to within a couple of miles of work so I can just bike there everyday. No more 2 hour commute! Plus with 20% time I'll have more dedicated hours to work on open source and other hobbies so I don't have to work 60 hrs a week to get it all done. I am now looking forward to a 2 month holiday. I don't think I've had that much time off since high school summer break. Whee! Cheers, Jeff. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment42http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment42Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:26:05 GMTNever before had I writen comments in your blog. But this time, I think it is needed. Just encourage you and tell you that people like you makes the world change. And I just hope that you had had a very very nice vacations. If you feel burnt again, just do the same again. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment41http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment41Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:56:13 GMTGood you are back. Not that because i like to read your posts each day that much, but because nothing bad had happened to you. Some not that funny thoughts had crossed my mind about what had caused your absence, so i am glad to know that all is ok. (more or less ;) ) http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment40http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment40Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:18:31 GMTPeter, I actually wish it was all spam, but most of it was relevant emails, I am at 104 right now http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment39http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment39Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:50:53 GMTIt sounds healthy. fro me, email management is important even you are in vacations. i try to read and delete the emails as soon as possible. Try you manage your email with create a certain folders and sort them depend on priority. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment38http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment38Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:07:30 GMTI think you are right about the conclusions, so welcome back and remember: eat healthy and sleep around 7 hours per day. Per day, not 4 hours today and 10 tomorrow. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment37http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment37Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:41:58 GMTWelcome back and deepest sympathies. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment36http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment36Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:12:27 GMTRegarding your inbox: "Mark all + Delete" comes to mind! On a personal note; take care my friend and don't work your self to death because no one will thank you for it and the .NET business would be at a loss if you did. If you pace your self better we will all enjoy your precence and guidance more for longer. M http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment35http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment35Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:56:59 GMTWelcome back, don't burn yourself out. You mean too much to the community. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment34http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment34Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:48:12 GMTAfter reading about your trip to NDC, I was surprised to hear you were still holding it together. Vacations are a critical part of our work-life. By not taking a break now and then, you're doing yourself and your customers a disservice (I'm speaking you the general "you" here). I'm glad to see you're back, though. Keep the posts coming, I'll keep reading them! http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment33http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment33Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:20:24 GMTWelcome back Ayende. Hope you're rejuvenated enough to make a few more alt.net meetings in NYC. (I contacted the NYPD and canceled the missing persons report. :-) http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment32http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment32Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:57:24 GMTThe advice stuff was already written by other commenters, so I'll only say: I'm glad to hear from you again. There's a whole community that wants you to get better. My best wishes from Argentina. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment31http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment31Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:39:37 GMT+ 1 to Bryan .. Let us know some good news in near future .. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment30http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment30Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:57:59 GMTInbox (590)..... Viagra? Here's something someone once said to me.... I've never heard of anyone saying on their death bed, "I wish I had spent more time at work". http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment29http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment29Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:37:14 GMTIt's all sing and dance and work until things go medical http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment28http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment28Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:28:27 GMTWelcome back :) Hope you enjoyed your vacation. You should try to aim for a good week atleast every 6 months. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment27http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment27Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:48:03 GMTGlad you took some time off, Oren. I was hoping you were going to take me up on touring around Vancouver when you were here. Next time for sure! http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment26http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment26Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:25:35 GMTObviously if you go for two weeks without a post the world doesn't end. Delete all the emails, it feels good. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment25http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment25Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:40:12 GMTNo need to get a wife and child, a girlfriend that whines about you always computing is enough to kill quality time between you and your box. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment24http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment24Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:12:48 GMTGood to have you back Ayende! http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment23http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment23Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:34:19 GMTFor a moment, I was afraid you and Michael Jackson were the same person. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment22http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment22Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:18:18 GMTDon't burn yourself out man :) The world needs an Ayende. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment21http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment21Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:33:26 GMTTake care of yourself, I have been following you since 2006 or so, and somehow I care about you! http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment20http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment20Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:28:10 GMTNice! Kinda wondering where you went! I am with Frank. +1 to see more breaks from you. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment19http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment19Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:44:12 GMTOren, Take it easy, don't put so much load on yourself. We'd rather have 1 post a month than have you drop off the face of the earth. You've contributed much to the .NET world. Go easier on yourself so that you don't get burnt out. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment18http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment18Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:08:27 GMTSo where did you go, anywhere nice? http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment17http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment17Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:28:08 GMTWelcome back, I hope to see more breaks from you in the future. Even the most loved things need a rest. With the proper focus comes the best stuff. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment16http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment16Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:17:05 GMTI recommend you read "The four hour work week" by Timothy (Tim) Ferris. He has workarounds for some of these problems. Good to have you back though :) http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment15http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment15Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:38:28 GMTi can't believe you have passed the CAPTCHA test!. May be you are cheating :-) http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment14http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment14Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:01:50 GMTNow all you need is a wife and a kid. http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment13http://ayende.com/4066/so-where-was-i#comment13Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:56:33 GMT